jtc0601 Posted January 23, 2015 at 12:24 PM Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 at 12:24 PM Can you direct me to other reports that define a Parliamentarian's role in a BOD meeting and general meeting? Is a Parliamentarian & Sgt at Arms/Timekeeper have the same roles or do they serve two totally different roles? We are trying to figure out if we need that position in our Organization. I've read some but wanted to ask the experts. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted January 23, 2015 at 12:48 PM Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 at 12:48 PM The experts, if they know what the are doing, will direct you to p. 465 and p.462. of RONR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted January 23, 2015 at 01:02 PM Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 at 01:02 PM And p. 388 has a reference to timekeepers. Also, parliamentarian and sergeant-at-arms are completely different roles. I think it is probably best to have a different person in each role if they are needed. In addition, I think a sergeant-at-arms may or may not be a timekeeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Guest Posted January 23, 2015 at 01:38 PM Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 at 01:38 PM We are trying to figure out if we need that position in our Organization. It's unlikely you'll need a sergeant-at-arms. As for a timekeeper, I would think the president and/or secretary could manage that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted January 23, 2015 at 02:53 PM Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 at 02:53 PM Can you direct me to other reports that define a Parliamentarian's role in a BOD meeting and general meeting? Is a Parliamentarian & Sgt at Arms/Timekeeper have the same roles or do they serve two totally different roles? We are trying to figure out if we need that position in our Organization. I've read some but wanted to ask the experts. Thanks!The role of the parliamentarian is to advise the chair on parliamentary procedure. The Sergeant at Arms often controls the physical arrangements of the meeting room (microphones, tables, etc.) and is also charged with removing extremely disruptive people from the meeting, if if comes to that. The Timekeeper keeps time for debate.None of these positions are likely to be necessary except in a large convention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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